Category Archives: Flies and Fly Tying

Its Chernobyl Ant Time!

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Its Chernobyl Ant Time! :  Ahhh…summer is finally here in full force; yeah the heat is on. That means cold beer in your cooler and terrestrial flies in your vest. Yes, hoppers, beetles, cricket, and caterpillar imitations are a must … Continue reading →

Posted in Flies and Fly Tying, Fly Fishing in Freshwater | Leave a comment

Yes, the Half & Half is a Great Fly

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Yes, the Half & Half is a Great Fly: In November of last year I wrote a post on the Half & Half. Yes the Half & Half is a great fly. And why wouldn’t it be? It combines two … Continue reading →

Posted in Flies and Fly Tying | Leave a comment

More about the Neon Crab fly

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Awhile back I began exploring the potential of brightly colored crab flies. Well its time to talk more more about them -more about the Neon Crab fly. Back in January of this year, I caught the above red.  If you … Continue reading →

Posted in Flies and Fly Tying, Fly Fishing in Salt Water | Leave a comment

The Half & Half is a Great Fly

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

No question, the Half & Half is a great fly. Not familiar with the Half & Half? You should be. Its two of the finest flies ever devised melded together. It is half Lefty’s Deceiver and half Clouser Deep Minnow. … Continue reading →

Posted in Flies and Fly Tying | Leave a comment

A Simran for Redfish

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

A Simran for Redfish On Andros Island, some twenty years ago, a bonefish fly was developed  to match local shrimp. Called the Simran, it has since gained a reputation as a proven killer. And today many bonefish addicts consider it … Continue reading →

Posted in Flies and Fly Tying, Fly Fishing in Salt Water | Leave a comment